Microscopy

Scientists from the UK's National Centre of Excellence in Mass Spectrometry Imaging showcase the potential for MSI in a wide range of fields.

We asked three leading proponents of MS imaging to share a selection of powerful images, which tell the story of their work.

Developing a toolbox to meet the unique conservation challenges of 20th century art.

A new laser technique uses vibrations to listen to the metabolic activity of cancer cells, shedding light (and sound) on intratumoral heterogeneity.

How can we capture a snapshot of just one cell’s intricate inner workings?

Christy Haynes talks about challenges in nanoparticles.

How a medieval skull got blue in the face.

3D modeling tool allows scientists to view live human cells in an unprecedented way

Business in brief: What’s going on in analytical science?

Using synchrotron spectroscopy to work out the chemistry behind 200-year-old photographs.